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ENCORE: A Revolution In Our Understanding of Vitamin D, Part 1
October 12, 2021
The latest installment in our free-ranging discussions about vitamin D with Dr. John Cannell, founder and CEO of the Vitamin D Research Council. The “elephant in the room”: skeptics have lately pushed back on the efficacy of vitamin D and impugned the motives of top vitamin D researcher Michael Holick MD. Sounds “too good to be true”—-how could vitamin D be so beneficial for such a myriad of conditions? What are the autoimmune benefits of vitamin D? What are the latest findings linking low D levels to breast cancer risk? Is oral vitamin D supplementation equivalent to getting it the natural way—via the sun? What are optimal levels of D? Why is it that individuals require such different levels of supplementation? What about D in pregnancy? For athletic performance? For fending off colds and flus? For diabetes? For autism? Are certain formulations of D superior to others? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for September 18, Part 2
September 20, 2021
New research article turns weight loss science on its head; Feds nationalize monoclonal antibody distribution—winners and losers; Heard on the Internet—does the vaccine trigger sickle cell in African Americans? Is lysine a viable supplement vs. the Coronavirus? The pursuit of happiness—study shows consuming fruits and vegetables and exercising improves well-being; Aerobic exercise can curtail anxiety by up to 60%; Arsenic may contribute to toll of Type 2 diabetes; For users of Propecia and Proscar, post-finasteride syndrome (PFS) may loom; Long-term antibiotic use may hike risk of colon cancer. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Fluoridated Water
September 1, 2021
Drinking fluoridated water during pregnancy may lower IQ in sons; Here's to mentors!; I can run a 7 1/2-minute mile run one day but then the very next day I'm out of breath doing a 9-minute mile. Why?; I'm allergic to poison oak and now get welts and bumps where I've had severe outbreaks in the past when exposed to it. Does this make sense? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 28, Part 2
August 30, 2021
Every hot dog you eat shortens your life by 36 minutes--REALLY? Once-vaunted heart failure drug accelerates cardiac deaths; Meanwhile, nutrition found to prolong survival in CHF; Aerobic exercise safe, effective in atrial fibrillation; Is the single-dose J&J vaccine preferable to the two-shot options? Garcinia cambogia weight loss supplements implicated in severe liver disease; Dr. Oz has been under the gun for touting Garcinia, despite dubious efficacy; What are the trends in dietary supplement sales? Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy after hysterectomy? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 21, Part 2
August 23, 2021
Natural Rx for scar prevention; FDA targets hemp products in new attack on supplements; Half of Americans think they’ll never have a pain-free day again; Over-the-counter pregnenolone relieves back pain; CBD and benfotiamine are additional options for pain; Natural treatments for concussion; Apples vs. inflammation; Vegans more prone to osteoporosis—but supplements can help; Diet shown conclusively to prevent cognitive decline; Stool test can predict risk for dementia; Exercise preserves cognitive function in seniors; DHEA vs. osteoporosis; Tart cherries improve long-distance running performance. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: Reducing Your Risk for Alzheimer’s and Hypertension
August 20, 2021
One year of aerobic exercise training may reduce risk of Alzheimer's in older adults; Time-restricted eating may reduce diabetes-related hypertension.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Dr. Hoffman’s Triathlon!
August 4, 2021
Dr. Hoffman's Triathlon!; Doctors at risk of losing license over “misinformation”; What was the product you have for stomach issues? It was in powder form; How efficient are the covid vaccines against the delta variant? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Vaxing While Nursing

Should parents be concerned for their teenage athletes' health who have had the covid vaccine?; Bravo to Dr. Hoffman for not being silenced!; Is it safe for my daughter to take the vaccine while nursing her new baby, or should she wait?; I take zinc every day as part of my regimen. Why do I need to take copper? And how much?; My 86-year-old mother has been advised to take Reclast. She only has osteopenia in her hip. What say you?; I've been taking gummies for sleep, but now I notice I'm a little more forgetful. Is it the gummies? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 31, Part 1
August 2, 2021
Covid game change: Vaccinated can get it, spread it; People are inclined to believe the worst when stressed--does it explain Covid hysteria? Millions watch Olympics, but study says few are inspired to get off the couch; Add probiotics to my list of performance-enhancing supplements; Can you take immune-enhancing nutrients post-vax? Can supplements fend off adverse effects of Covid shots? Natural support for Lyme Disease; Black women deficient in vitamin D are more vulnerable to Covid; Two shots, two facial paralyses in Covid vaccine recipient. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 31, Part 2

Persistent fatigue and cognitive decline common after Covid; Gargling may reduce transmission among young kids; If you've had Covid, which vaccine is best? Will drinking alcohol interfere with the vaccine? Is Covid really "just another seasonal virus"? Colorful flavonoid-rich fruits and vegetables confer 20% lower risk of dementia; Common weed may spell trouble for celiac sufferers who rely on gluten-free foods; Cycling slashes death risk for diabetics; Bayer fined for compiling "enemies list" of glyphosate critics; Healthy lifestyle can overcome genetic cancer predisposition. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.